| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $247.72 | 10.141% | $272.8413 | $272.84 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.31 | 8.860% | $29.7297 | $29.73 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.57 | 9.220% | $193.942 | $193.94 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.27 | 6.453% | $9.8682 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.84 | 8.665% | $40.0322 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.58 | 7.581% | $259.8942 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.77 | 10.273% | $182.7996 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.06 | $989.1072 | $989.10 | $989.15 | $989.00 | |